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- Canine pathogen may be new vector for human vaccines
Researchers at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine found that canine parainfluenza virus 5, which doesn't cause disease in humans, can be loaded with antigens from other pathogens and used in a vaccine to generate immunity to those pathogens. Tests in mice have already shown that a PIV5-based vaccine protected them from seasonal flu strains as well as H5N1, or avian influenza. It's possible that the PIV5 vaccines could be used to develop vaccines for HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, according to lead researcher Biao He. RedOrbit
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- Parasitic fungus could have healing capabilities
Researchers have found that a parasitic fungus that ends up controlling the brains of caterpillars has anti-inflammatory effects on humans. The cordyceps parasite bestows the effects by inhibiting polyadenylation at the mRNA stage. More research is needed, but the findings could lead to medications for humans with inflammatory conditions including cancer, arthritis, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. National Geographic News
(11/28)
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- Bittersweet life with elderly dogs fills, tugs at owners' hearts
Dogs are living longer than ever thanks to better veterinary care, good nutrition and devoted owners who extend their hearts, homes and wallets to ensure comfort for their silvering canine friends. "People who are devoted to elderly animals are very special people," said pain expert and veterinarian Lisa Moses. "They do the best they can to make their dogs' lives better for however long they have." The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model)
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- Understanding canine soft tissue sarcomas
Soft tissue sarcomas develop from the connective tissue of the skin or just beneath it, and they are relatively common in dogs, writes veterinarian Robyn Elmslie. The tumors can be difficult to treat because they invade the nearby tissue with rootlike projections that can be invisible to the naked eye, Dr. Elmslie notes. Although tumor location has an impact on the prognosis, combining surgical excision of the tumor with radiation therapy can provide a good quality of life and a normal lifespan for some patients, she writes. Community Media of Colorado/Colorado Living
(11/28)
- Dogs more likely to live the life of a millionaire
A recent survey of U.S. millionaires reveals that the pet of choice among the nation's wealthiest is largely the canine variety. Some 58% of millionaires said they own a dog and 37% said they have a cat. According to the American Pet Products Association, the medical care, feeding and travel expenses associated with dogs are higher than for cats. The Huffington Post
(11/28)
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- Generate positive publicity without spending a dime
You can build awareness for your business without spending a fortune on marketing initiatives by writing articles for trade publications or pitching story ideas to media organizations, Sarah Johnson writes. "To boost the odds that an editor will accept your pitch, your information should be accurate, compelling, and new," she recommends. Intuit Small Business Blog
(11/28)
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- Mass. dog protected by restraining order
For the first time in Massachusetts, a restraining order has been granted to protect a dog from domestic abuse. A woman who, with her 2-year-son, fled an abusive boyfriend was granted a restraining order protecting her dog from the man, prohibiting him from claiming the animal. Some 70% of victims of domestic violence report their abusers threaten to hurt or kill a pet as a way to manipulate the victims into staying or to prevent them from calling authorities, according to animal control officer Deni Michele Goldman. Wicked Local/Patriot Ledger (Quincy, Mass.), The
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- Numerous factors fuel notion of rural veterinary shortage
A survey of beef producers and veterinarians finds different points of view about whether there is a shortage of food animal medicine practitioners, but observers suggest numerous factors influence trends in this workforce. Many new veterinarians are deterred from rural food animal medicine due to tighter budgets on farms, fewer large animals in rural areas and the consolidation of the food animal industry. Additionally, overall trends in the job market play a role. An AVMA survey released in 2012 noted that graduating veterinarians had fewer job offers and higher graduate school debt and were offered lower starting salaries compared with previous years. Beef Magazine
(12/2012)
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